Increasing Fiber Intake During Childhood and Adolescence

Authors

Madison Gunter
Stacy Bevan, Utah State UniversityFollow
Casey Coombs, Utah State UniversityFollow
Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

9-14-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Fiber is an important part of a healthful diet that provides numerous benefits when adequately consumed. Yet, many individuals do not know what fiber is, let alone how to eat enough. Thus, it is no surprise that fiber has been a dietary concern among children and adolescents for over a decade, with less than 10% of youth meeting recommended fiber intakes (Finn et al., 2019; Kranz et al., 2012; McGill et al., 2015). In this fact sheet, we will discuss what fiber is, along with its health benefits, current recommendations, and strategies for incorporating fiber into your child’s diet.

Recommended Citation

Gunter, Madison; Bevan, Stacy; Coombs, Casey; and Savoie-Roskos, Mateja R., "Increasing Fiber Intake During Childhood and Adolescence" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2232.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2232